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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,506, 1,499,414.88 and 325,428.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,506, 1,499,414.88 and 325,428.14 is: 488,192.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,506 : 1,499,414.88 = 325,428.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,506/1,499,414.88 = 325,428.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,506x = 1,499,414.88 × 325,428.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,506x = 487,951,795,486.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,951,795,486.72/999,506
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,192.96

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